Associate Cybersecurity Engineer, Intern Summer 2026

Visas Internship Program provides an immersive 12-week journey where youll work on impactful projects that drive Visas mission forward. As a Visa intern youll build valuable connections across the organization sharpen your communication and business acumen and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic global environment.

Throughout the program youll have exclusive access to interactive workshops and learning sessions designed to deepen your expertise expand your industry knowledge and elevate your professional skillset. You wont just be learning youll be contributing collaborating and innovating every step of the addition to professional development youll enjoy a variety of intern social events that foster community connection and fun throughout the summer.

The experience culminates in an exciting final presentation where youll showcase your project achievements share key insights and present your recommendations to Visas leaders and stakeholders. This is your chance to demonstrate your business impact highlight your personal growth and align your work with Visas vision for the future.

Join Visas world-class Cybersecurity department and gain unparalleled experience across a variety of critical security domains. This internship program is designed for passionate and driven individuals eager to contribute to Product Security Architecture Identity and Access Management (IAM) or Mobile & Mac Security. As an intern you will help proactively identify and mitigate security weaknesses secure employee and customer access to critical applications and perform ethical hacking to protect Visas products and services.

This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic fast-paced environment that operates like a startup within our global organization. We are looking for innovators who are excited to research and apply cutting-edge AI models to solve complex cybersecurity challenges.

Some job duties may include :

Security Architecture & Penetration Testing :

Act as a security champion by contributing to the security architecture design and implementation for web API mobile and Mac applications.

• Perform ethical penetration testing on Visas mobile and Mac assets to simulate real-world attacks and identify vulnerabilities.
• Conduct and facilitate security reviews threat modeling and deep design reviews throughout the development lifecycle.
• Identify weaknesses in Visas security posture and recommend controls to protect assets and services.

Identity & Access Management (IAM) :

Support the development operation and maintenance of Visas complex IAM ecosystem including platforms like SailPoint.

Innovation AI & Automation :

Innovate and research AI models and their applications to solve real-world cybersecurity problems.

Collaboration & Analysis :

Write and optimize SQL queries for data analysis and reporting.

Qualifications : Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Information :

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY :  The estimated hourly range for a new hire into this position is $35-$40 / hr which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge skills experience and addition this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical Dental Vision 401 (k) FSA / HSA Life Insurance Paid Time Off and Wellness Program.

Work Authorization :  Visa will not sponsor applicants for work visas in connection with this position. Future sponsorship will not be considered.

Work Hours :  Varies upon the needs of the department

Travel Requirements :  This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

Mental / Physical Requirements : This position will be performed in an office setting.  The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk communicate in person and by telephone frequently operate standard office equipment such as telephones and computers.

Visa is an EEO Employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status.  Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Intern

Key Skills

Microsoft Office,Public Relations,Google Docs,Data Collection,MailChimp,Microsoft Word,Dermal Fillers,Microsoft Powerpoint,Research Experience,Microsoft Excel,Adobe Photoshop,Writing Skills

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1